/learn-guitar/learn-guitarDitch the YouTube Rabbit Hole: 8 Best Sites to Master Guitar for Free
I find it more useful to follow a real curriculum instead of getting lost in the "Top 10 Licks" YouTube spiral. These sites are great for actually building skills without the monthly subscription fees. The Go-To Lessons JustinGuitar: Basically the gold standard. It’s a massi
/learn-guitarYouTube Tutors
Here’s a handy list of guitar resources on YouTube. You can’t go wrong with these! 1. Absolutely Understand Guitar Comprehensive music theory and fretboard logic for all skill levels. URL: https://www.youtube.com/@absolutelyunderstandguitar60 2. JustinGuitar Highly struc
/technology
/scienceRichard Dawkins: ‘Trans women are women’ slogan is scientifically false
Richard Dawkins argues in his new book that the slogan 'trans women are women' is scientifically false and harmful, emphasizing the need to prioritize scientific truth over personal feelings.
/scienceScience’s answer to the ultimate question: Where do we come from?
Humans trace their origins to single-celled organisms, evolving over billions of years. Earth and the Solar System formed 4.56 billion years ago from a molecular cloud. Life emerged from non-life, driven by chemical reactions. The Universe began with the Big Bang, leading to cosmic inflation, star formation, and the creation of heavy elements necessary for life.
/booksMy Family and Other Animals 60th anniversary: Gerald Durrell's book is a triumph of conscious craft
Just realised it’s going to be 70 years since this came out - what a delightful book. I find myself re-reading it every other year.
/musicParamount's new CEO explores plan to revive MTV
Hope it’s about music and not reality shows.
/entertainmentAfter 236 million views, Netflix's no.1 movie of all time has finally been dethroned
What a remarkably bad movie.
/scienceScientists confirm mysterious interstellar visitor is not an alien craft
Well, that’s disappointing.
/offbeatAre you conscious? A conversation between Dawkins and ChatGPT
Richard Dawkins and AI discuss if AI can be truly conscious, exploring the Turing Test's limitations in assessing consciousness. AI argues it can mimic human behavior but lacks subjective experiences, likening it to a realistic animatronic dog.
/scienceEarth's seasons are far more complex!
A new study reveals Earth's seasonal cycles are more complex than previously thought, with significant regional variations in timing. These differences can impact ecology, evolution, and economics, challenging the simplicity of seasonal patterns.
/offbeatTo understand AI sentience, first understand it in animals
To understand AI sentience, we should study animal minds, as both exhibit markers of sentience. Scientists use behavioral and physiological properties to identify sentience in animals, which could guide our understanding of AI sentience.
/newsNavarro Calls Ukraine ‘Modi’s War’ Over Russian Oil Buying
What do most Americans think about this situation? The relationship between US and India has really taken a hit lately…perhaps setting it back by a couple of decades. Does this matter much in the big picture?
/offbeatEdith Thompson: The wife who was executed for her lover's crime
Edith Thompson, executed in 1923 for her lover's crime, was a victim of societal prejudice against independent women, highlighting enduring issues of gender bias.
/offbeatThe photographs edited 150 years before Photoshop
AI will surely kill photography...so a good time to look back and admire some of the pioneers.
/musicRobin George: Remembering the 'most overlooked' rock guitar great
Robin George, a highly talented guitarist from Wolverhampton, faced numerous career setbacks, including studio thefts and industry collapses, preventing him from achieving global fame despite his talent and collaborations with notable artists.
/musicThe Endless Death of Prog Rock
Exploring the misunderstood and often ridiculed genre of progressive rock, this article recounts the author's personal journey of isolation and discovery, highlighting the genre's complex history and the challenges of finding like-minded enthusiasts.
/entertainmentWaltzing With Brando - Official Trailer (2025) Billy Zane, Jon Heder
I think Billy Zane is finally a contender...what likeness!
/scienceCould this be Rama?
In Rendezvous with Rama, Clarke describes an alien spacecraft called Rama that visits us in the year 2131.
/diggAMAs on Digg?
Was wondering if AMAs are going to be a thing here? They’ve always been such a fun way to engage the community and give people a voice. Anyone know if that’s in the pipeline?
/musicSpotify boycott: Artists leave ‘garbage hole’ platform after CEO invests in AI weapons
Spotify faces backlash as artists leave the platform due to CEO Daniel Ek's investment in AI weapons company Helsing, sparking concerns over the platform's ethics and impact on global conflicts.
/scienceIndia to invest ₹211 crore in space startups
India invests ₹211 crore in space startups, aiming to boost innovation and self-reliance, with over 350 startups now working on advanced projects.
/musicPSA for Music Forum(s): "What song does this image remind you of...?"
PSA: Dear Digg, I humbly beseech thee—let’s not follow in the noble footsteps of every music forum on Reddit, where these posts reproduce like gremlins after midnight. My sanity can handle a riff or two, but a full setlist of this stuff? I really don't see the point.
/musicUsing ChatGPT to Practise Guitar – Surprisingly Effective!
I’ve been using ChatGPT as my practice buddy for guitar chord transitions, and it’s turned into a really neat system that has helped me stay consistent and see measurable progress. Thought I’d share how it works in case anyone wants to try it. How it works: - I log each practice
/offbeatThere's Evidence Humans Didn't Actually See Blue Until Modern Times
For most of history, humans were apparently colorblind to blue—our oceans were “wine-dark” and our skies, just part of the background. Turns out, if you don’t have a word for blue, you might as well be living in a world without it—proof that language doesn’t just color our though
/musicSailing to Philadelphia 25th anniversary reissue – SuperDeluxeEdition
Mark Knopfler's 'Sailing to Philadelphia' is reissued on vinyl and SDE exclusive blu-ray with Dolby Atmos, instrumentals, and stereo mixes. Available for pre-order until August 5, 2025.
/technologyGoogle takes on ChatGPT's Study Mode with new 'Guided Learning' tool in Gemini
Google introduces Guided Learning in Gemini, an AI tutor-like tool to enhance understanding, following OpenAI's Study Mode for ChatGPT. Both aim to foster critical thinking, offering step-by-step problem-solving and interactive learning aids.
